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Zildjian K rivets
I don't think some drumshops were too picky about the kind of rivets, they used. Chromed , Nickeled or steel rivets are more commonly available at har...
12 years agoZilco - What Are They Worth?
I have a complete set of Azco hand hammered Zilcos; 14" hats, 18" crash and a 20" ride. They really are first class cymbals. The overall essence of...
12 years agoOne of the earliest STAR bass drums?
Karl Rimmel began producing drums under his name in 1955 and for a while ---maybe 6 years both Rimmel and his partnered Deri drums were both coming ou...
12 years agobeautifull early 50's Tromsa shell pack.
beautiful well preserved German part kit. the wrap , was known as Dunkel Rot Perloid .http://www.ebay.de/itm/drum-set-Tromsa-Vintage-Shell-Set-24-10-...
12 years agoanybody see Blodwyn Pig?
Ian Anderson said that Clive " wanted to be forever the amateur". He was commenting on his leaving Tull, the reason being that they were getting too b...
12 years agoanyone know about Deri snare drums?
that is somewhat the case, George. there is a healthy interest in Germany for Sonor and Trixon but the others seem to have gotten lost in the mists o...
12 years agoWhich drums are these? (pictures)
Definitely European drums but not German, to my mind. No German maker , back when these were made used that type of hoop but a few companies in Europe...
12 years agoZilco - What Are They Worth?
No. but looking at the growth of the cymbal industry over the past 50 years or so, there are a few trends, especially amongst the big 4----5 if you i...
12 years agoWhich drums are these? (pictures)
From Gald00de...
12 years agoStencil Cymbals
There were also made in Canada, Tosco cymbals. I have one. I could never figure out the Sabian B 20 cymbals----what their point was. The Sabian fac...
12 years agoGoing Broke on Drum Heads
According to the current published catalogue from my distributor, the answer is yes. Encores are an odd duck. I don't think the Remo website mentions...
12 years agoGoing Broke on Drum Heads
Well, I haven't purchased any for a while, so I can't say for sure. The last time I ordered some from Remo, I ordered a bunch, in order to have them w...
12 years agoZilco - What Are They Worth?
Until A. Zildjian repatriated the K. Zildjian name, they were producing cymbals from a more highly refined metallurgy, more even milling,more precise...
12 years agoItalian made (UFIP) CB700 cymbals - 16,18,20
From Drummerjohn333...
12 years agoGoing Broke on Drum Heads
I'm surprised no one mentioned Remo Encore heads. The 14" are usually available for around $7-8 as an Ambassador clone. They are the same material...
12 years ago